Not in the least, especially since our friendly shoe bomber inflicted the TSA on the flying public. Love the idea of getting away... in fact, I'm planning a meandering (3/4 wk) cross country road trip, from AZ east, with stops in NM, TX, FL, MD, PA, and NJ, not necessarily in that order. Not sure if return will be a northern route, could be 5/6k miles, which is usually my total annual mileage.

Overall flying is fun but it really depends on the aircraft. Sitting middle seats in a 747 is like sitting in the middle of a flat movie theater without a screen. Helicopters are fun unless it is a really warm day then the thermal updrafts make them bob up and down like a carnival ride. The C-130 is nice and smooth and most jet airlines are smooth and it is fun looking down at the clouds or the landscape on a cloudless flights. The smaller prop driven aircraft are slow but during storms can make for a fun ride. Balloons are a completely different flying expereince. Kind of like standing in a basked on top an invisible building with no wind. Although flying is fun, I really hate airports as I have been stranded in a few.

I hate flying, the lines, the crowds, the uncomfortable seats, the long drive to the airport, dealing with checked bags or carryon, everything! EXCEPT, it gets me safely to where I need to be.

I don't mind flying, it gets me there faster. However, if the airplane is too crowded or too long I tend to get a bit claustrophobic. Too many other people breathing the same air. Small town airports are interesting. If you ever have a chance to fly into Grand Island, NE you think you're going to crash in a corn field and then the runway appears like magic!!

Once cruising altitude is reached, my thoughts tend to be 'Damn! I slept through another meal!' After take off (which I love), I can't keep my eyes open unless flying over indescribable scenery. In the past, my feelings have always been peaceful until the flights started going over the east coast. I can literally feel the angst and aggression in the air.

As a means to visit someplace or someone interesting yes, but that's about it.